Spider veins are associated with any condition that causes increased pressure in the tiny superficial veins. These small veins carry a small amount of blood and are very thinned walled. Anytime there is increased pressure in these veins, they will become engorged with blood and become prominent. Sometimes they rupture and present like a “star shaped” vein. Common conditions that increase pressure in veins include weight gain, pregnancy, sedentary life style and use of the birth control pill
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